Project Manager

NP Aerospace; London; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Benefits from day 1

3 weeks vacation + floater days

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

NP Aerospace is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Canada to lead complex defence projects from initiation through delivery. You will work with Canadian and UK teams, coordinating engineering, production, quality, and business development activities with minimal supervision.

Expect a fast-paced environment requiring proactive risk management and strong communication with customers and stakeholders. A formal technical background and eligibility for clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of applied project management experience.
• Strong technical proficiency with engineering qualifications.
• Autonomous handling of loosely defined problems with minimal direction.
• Experience in defence industry and military vehicle platforms.
• Eligible for Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects within time, scope and budget.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, risk registers and reports.
• Engage with customers and cross‑functional teams; provide status updates.

Skills

Project management

Autonomy

Stakeholder management

AI tools experience

MS Planner/Project

Defence industry knowledge

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

MS Planner/Project

Job description

Location: London ON Canada + potential travel to UK and USA

Hours: 40 hrs per week (Mon to Fri) based on-site

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 CDN (subject to experience) + Bonuses + Benefits

Join Our Team as a Project Manager at NP Aerospace!

The Job

We are seeking a highly capable Project Manager to lead complex defence projects involving engineering development, prototyping, and production delivery.

This role is suited to an experienced, self-directed professional who can take ownership of projects with minimal guidance and drive them from initiation through to completion. You will operate in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment where priorities shift and requirements may not always be fully defined at the outset.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams - including Engineering, Production, Quality, and Business Development from both our Canadian and UK offices - while also acting as a key point of contact for our Canadian Armed Forces and original equipment manufacturers.

You will be part of a small but growing Canadian team that takes pride in delivering high quality products and solutions that make a real difference to global defence forces.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We may use automated tools, including AI enabled screening, to support parts of the recruitment process. These tools do not make final hiring decisions and all outcomes are made by the hiring team.

What you get in return

• Performance rewards - Discretionary Half Year Bonuses
• Health & wellbeing first - Benefits package starting day 1 (including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance)
• Time to recharge - 3 weeks paid vacation, plus week before New Year’s Day, and 2 additional ‘floater’ days
• Grow with us – Career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
• Flex your day - Flexible working hours (subject to manager approval)

What you'll be doing

• Lead full project lifecycle delivery (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closeout).
• Take ownership of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Develop and maintain core project documentation (schedules, budgets, risk registers, reporting).
• Engage directly with customers, providing briefings, updates, and managing expectations throughout delivery.
• Work with engineering teams to define requirements, develop work breakdown structures, and track technical progress.
• Identify risks and issues early and implement mitigation strategies without reliance on escalation.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources and maintain alignment across teams.
• Track and report project performance, including KPIs, financials, and milestones.
• You will be expected to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize effectively, and maintain momentum across competing deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with Engineers and designers in the definition and capture of engineering requirements, defined through work breakdown structures and compliance charts.
• Developing, planning, analyzing, evaluating and prioritizing deliverables and requirements.
• Provision of robust management information reporting on progress both internally and externally.
• Development and maintenance of Project Management Plans and associated governance documentation to ensure the continued viability of the project.
• Maintain a clear, comprehensive understanding of the risks and opportunities for all allocated projects and a clear understanding of necessary actions to follow up as appropriate.
• Ownership of the financial budget, tracking cost performance through earned value management, and forecasting future risks and opportunities.
• Assuming leadership at the appropriate phases of planning, action and evaluation.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. A flexible approach will be required to deal with the changing nature of the job and the demands of the customer.

Our team embraces modern technologies, including AI-assisted tools, to work smarter and deliver better results. Candidates should either have experience using AI tools or demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply them in their role.

Critical outputs required

• Projects are delivered with minimal oversight while maintaining schedule, cost, and quality targets
• Issues are identified and resolved proactively before impacting delivery
• Clear, concise project visibility is maintained for both internal stakeholders and customers
• Strong working relationships are established across teams and with customers
• The project manager is recognized as a trusted, credible lead for both technical teams and external stakeholders
• This is not a highly directed role. The successful candidate must be comfortable taking initiative, making decisions, and driving progress independently.

Experience required

• Post-secondary education (university degree or college diploma).
• Minimum 5 years of applied experience as a Project Manager.
• A high level of technical proficiency underpinned by formal technical/engineering qualifications.
• This role requires a highly autonomous project manager who can take ownership of complex, loosely defined problems and drive them to completion with minimal direction.
• Comfortable working in environments where requirements may be evolving and not fully defined at initiation.
• Confident representing the company to customers, including leading discussions, managing expectations, and handling challenging or high‑pressure interactions.
• Proficient in all Microsoft packages. MS Planner/Project an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in the effective use of Project Management tools and techniques
• Ability to quickly identify the critical path and mitigate risks as they are identified.
• Ability to create effective working relationships within a challenging environment, and leading multi‑functional teams.
• Strong negotiation skills with customers, management, peers, and subordinates.
• Eligible for Secret Clearance.
• Experience of using AI tools or demonstrates a willingness to learn and apply AI in role.
• Experience working in the defence industry.
• Experience working on military vehicle platforms.

What do we do at NP Aerospace?

NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high‑performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.

Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.

Our extensive range of combat‑proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next‑generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.

Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.

Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.